by Dr. Z | Oct 9, 2020 | Communication, Incentive, Leadership, Motivation, Performance
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by Dr. Z | Jul 26, 2019 | Alignment, Communication, Teamwork, Workplace Communication
“Bay 3 clear,” shouted the oil technician as he signaled it was clear to pull my car forward. “All clear here,” shouted his coworker in the next bay. Watching the well orchestrated and aligned activities of the Valvoline Instant Oil change team near my house, the...
by Dr. Z | Jan 21, 2016 | Business Decisions, Communication, Managing Team Members, Motivation, Telework, Workplace Communication
“I’m struggling with one guy in particular, and I’ve decided I’m going to let him fail on this first project. That’s the only way I can motivate him.” This was a client’s response when I asked how her new managerial role over a team of teleworkers was going. She...
by Dr. Z | Oct 9, 2015 | Behavior Tools, Communication
When discussing why his friend went to see a psychologist, Crocodile Dundee was confused and asked, “Hasn’t she got any mates?” Mick Dundee understood the value of true friendship, having someone to listen to his desires and fears, his wins and defeats. We could all...